A 3rd party *lab*, right? Otherwise I could just have my neighbor test stuff for me with a home kit. I was actually wondering about talking to the local high school science teacher about having the kids test some of my supplies as a class project. Ha!

I never mentioned or meant to have anyone think the test kits were a substitute to any new laws and testing requirements.

I in no way was even thinking about the new laws when I bought this kit. I wanted to know if the sliders were safe so I would know whether to even bother buying them or not. The indicator only turns pink if the item being tested is positive for a lead level amount that exceeds the standards set by the government. Go to amazon.com type in lead test kit and look for the kit. I paid $20 and got 10 testers.